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Russell Kent Lichtenwalter
Nov 8, 2023
Russell “Kent” Lichtenwalter died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at The Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island, NE. A Memorial service will be at Third City Christian Church, 4100 W 13th St. Grand Island, NE 68803, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10 A.M. with Pastor Scott Jones officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 P.M. in the Cozad Cemetery....
Patricia J. Shafer
Nov 7, 2023
Patricia J. Shafer, 76, of St. Libory died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 PM Saturday, November 11th at Apfel Funeral Home – Grand Island, concluding with a time for sharing memories.
Patricia Jane Shafer was born March 2, 1947, at Grand Island to Stanley...
LaDonna E. Kimle
Nov 7, 2023
Kimle, LaDonna Elaine (Nielsen), 88, of Kenesaw, Nebraska went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 to rest for eternity in the arms of Jesus. Visitation will be at Apfel Funeral Home in Kenesaw on Sunday, November 12 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kenesaw on Monday,...
Craig Crawford
Nov 5, 2023
Craig E. Crawford, 69, of Grand Island, NE, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at CHI St. Francis. A private graveside service will be planned for a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society in Craig’s name or consider a blood donation in Craig’s honor.
Craig was born October 16, 1954, to...
Verna M. Anderson
Oct 31, 2023
Verna M. Anderson, 89, of Grand Island died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Riverside Lodge in Grand Island.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 7th at the Gollaher Chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Kelly Karges will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5...
LuEtta S. Barnes
Oct 30, 2023
LuEtta S. Barnes, 96, of Grand Island died October 30, 2023, at Riverside Lodge. A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Guerink officiating. The family will meet friends an hour prior to the service. A private family burial at Bureau Cemetery in rural Clarks will be prior...
Mary F. Behring
Oct 27, 2023
Mary F. Behring, 93, of Grand Island, NE died on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Tiffany Square.
Funeral services for Mary will be at 11 AM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Resurrection Catholic Church with Fr. Vijumon Choorackal officiating. Burial will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 to 10 AM, prior to...
Ashli Hoos
Oct 27, 2023
Ashli Suzanne (Holsten) Hoos, 52, of Grand Island, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones in the early hours of October 27, 2023 after a fearless battle against brain cancer.
Memorial services will be at 11 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Island, Nebraska with Pastor Kevin Geurink officiating. The funeral...
Lydia Russell
Oct 21, 2023
Lydia Russell, 79, of Grand Island, Nebraska went to her heavenly home on October 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.
Lydia was born in San Francisco, California to Annabelle (Bowman) Andrade and Robert Andrade. She grew up in southern California where she loved the warm weather and fresh seafood. She met a handsome Marine who was stationed...
Mark Kenneth DeSpain
Oct 19, 2023
Mark DeSpain, 62, of Hastings died on October 19, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Willie Tryon officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Memorials can be given to the family for later designation. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.
Mark was...
James R. Peirce
Oct 12, 2023
James R. Peirce, 80, of Hastings passed away October 12, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings, with Pastor John Mueller officiating. Interment at the Red Cloud Cemetery will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...
Carol Ann Vian
Oct 10, 2023
Carol A. Vian, 55, of Grand Island died Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Memorial services will be Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11 A.M. at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. The Rev. Bev Hieb will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
Carol Ann Vian was born December 6, 1967, at Kearney, Nebraska to...
Karen D. Kirkpatrick
Oct 1, 2023
Karen Kirkpatrick, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died on October 1, 2023.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. Burial will follow in the Phillips Cemetery in Phillips, NE. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday October 5, 2023.
Memorials are suggested to the...
Esther J. Winter
Sep 19, 2023
Esther J. Winter died at home in Hastings at 72 years of age. She was born at Yagaum Hospital, Madang, Papua New Guinea (PNG), to Theora (Drewes) and Louis Winter in February, 1951. She attended Primary A School in Madang (PNG) and graduated from St. Peter’s Lutheran College in Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia. Esther attended Hastings College, graduating with a BA in...
Marleene Melrae Dowdy
Sep 16, 2023
Marleene Melrae Dowdy, 84, of Louisville Nebraska lost her battle with pneumonia on September 16, 2023. Memorial services will be at Kenesaw Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Paul Williams officiating. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM until time of service. Interment will follow at Kenesaw Cemetery.
Online condolences can be sent...
Treasure Joy Stever
Sep 16, 2023
Treasure Stever, 69, of Grand Island, NE died on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center – West in Lincoln, NE.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Apfel Funeral Home with Rev. Bev Hieb officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.afpelfuneralhome.com.
She was born...
Ruth E. Royston
Sep 15, 2023
Ruth Royston, 73, of Hastings, NE died on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Perkins Pavilion.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Juniata with Pastor Darren Olson. Burial will follow in the Concordia Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the...
Edwin "Ed" J. Bills
Sep 15, 2023
Edwin J. “Ed” Bills, 91, of Grand Island died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, September 21st at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Pastor Luke Biggs will officiate. Cremation will take place following Ed’s funeral service. A private family committal service will be held...
Tammy Jo Quinn
Sep 14, 2023
Tammy Jo Quinn, 65, of Hastings, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1958, in McCook Nebraska to David and Arva (Fanhholz) Edgerton. Tammy grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School. She was united in marriage to Tom Quinn on August 28, 1976. They were blessed with one...
Marlene Ruth Andersen
Sep 14, 2023
Marlene R. Andersen, 84, of Grand Island, NE died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, NE. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 7...
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